Civilization VII’s Free Test of Time Update Lets You Play the Same Civilization Across All Ages

Sid Meier’s Civilization VII is getting a major free update called Test of Time, arriving May 19 on all platforms (including Switch 1 and Switch 2). It reintroduces the option to stay with one civilization for every age, overhauls the Victories system to reward broader strategic choices, and replaces Legacy Paths with Triumphs for more unique campaigns. The patch also adds a Fractal Continent map, new Commerce screen, Advisor Council, updated map generation, narrative events, and various balance tweaks. Switch 2 gains Mouse Mode controls, 4K resolution, and 60fps, with dev diaries and an update notes preview–plus a live stream on May 13.